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1.6 miles
Distance
220 ft
Climb
-222 ft
Descent
00:21:09
Avg time
261 ft
Altitude min
475 ft
Altitude max
407 ft
Altitude start
407 ft
Altitude end
-21.1%
Grade max
22.9%
Grade min
3,688 ft
Distance climb
2,785 ft
Distance down
1,729 ft
Distance flat
00:21:09
Avg time
Silent Alder Loop Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGibbs Lake
Port Townsend, Washington -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Silent Alder Loop loops around the recently acquired county property by Beausite Lake. The trail crosses Beausite Lake Road in two places. There are a few BLUE level features as alternate lines along the loop. More trails are slated to be added to this area in the future that are bike specific.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 1 rides
- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 8 rides
- 6 miles avg distance
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- 66 rides
- Last: Jul 5, 2026
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(47.971510, -122.797120)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silent Alder Loop
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Where is Silent Alder Loop located?
Silent Alder Loop is located in Gibbs Lake, Port Townsend, Washington, United States. It is part of the Gibbs Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.97151, -122.79712.
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How hard is Silent Alder Loop?
Silent Alder Loop is rated as Green difficulty.
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What is the elevation gain for Silent Alder Loop?
Silent Alder Loop has 67 m of elevation gain. The trail has 68 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 80 m to 145 m.
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Is Silent Alder Loop a point to point trail?
Silent Alder Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
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